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Can not help in The new single ply roof systems Rubber systems mostly wood shake, wood shingle, fiberglass shingles,Torch-on, some concrete some clay tile and some still tile gerard,decra tile

Experience in the area

Roofing since 1974 and still in it.

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Passed the CSLB for a C-39 ( Roofing ) 2006

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Recent Answers from Tom Souza

2009-11-02 Shake shingles:

Hi Grant great Question It is not recommended using #15 pound felt for a wood shake liner. I recommended using a #30 felt 18" wide or 22" wide so the shakes will have only a 10" weather exposer

2009-10-27 cedar roof maintenance:

Hi Mitch You could nail down the staples and then seal them, add nails as well next to the staples and seal the tops of them both, If you choose to do nothing the staples will come back up down the

2009-10-26 cedar roof maintenance:

Hi Mitchell From the picture It looks like nails are coming up from ridge area pull nails that are coming up and renail the ridge, Looking at the picture can not see the field area, what you need

2009-10-26 cedar roof maintenance:

Hi Mitchell When removing the old nails from ridge area fill hole with a good caulking ( sicaflex is one ) When adding new nails also seal the top of that nail with same caulking it should last

2009-10-25 Blocked Soffit Vents and Insulation:

Hi Katherine you did a very good job of explaining the situation. with out seeing it it's hard to give a complete answer. It seams the ventilation is working but not everywhere. Adding more

 

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